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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,389.51 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,389.51 and 494.07 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,389.51 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,389.51 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,389.51 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 686,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,515.21/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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